Manually gathering tachograph data can be time-consuming - especially if your fleet keeps growing. One popular solution is the Digidown Plus, a handheld downloader designed for digital tachographs. Below, we’ll break down what the Digidown Plus does, how you use it, and why you might consider moving to a more automated approach like a TADD.
What Is a Digidown Plus?
The Digidown Plus is a portable device that extracts and stores data from a digital tachograph. Fleet operators often use it to stay compliant with driver hours regulations and working-time laws.
Key Features
- Card & Vehicle Downloads: It can read both driver card information and data straight from the tachograph head.
- Portability: Small enough to carry between vehicles, with the option to download data wherever the vehicle is parked.
- Data Storage: Files are saved on the device until you transfer them to a PC or fleet-management software.
How to Use a Digidown Plus
- Connect to the Tachograph
Plug the device into the tachograph unit or the relevant port, depending on whether you’re downloading driver card data or the vehicle’s data. - Wait for the Download
A series of LED lights typically indicates when the file transfer is complete. - Transfer to Your Software
Once the Digidown Plus has the data, connect it to a computer via USB. You can then upload these files into your compliance or analysis software, such as TachoMagic.
This process is straightforward but does require someone to move the device around to each vehicle, then bring it back to an office computer.
Buy Digidown Plus from TachoMagic
For fleet managers who want a straightforward, hands-on method, we sell the Digidown Plus directly at £179.99.
Why Purchase Through Us?
- Competitive Pricing: At £179.99, you get a durable device without hidden costs.
- Dedicated Support: We can walk you through setup and answer any questions about usage or data transfers.
- 6 Month Guarantee: All our products come with a 6 month no questions asked money-back guarantee.
- We Can Analyse Your Data: All data can be directly uploaded to TachoMagic, where it will be instantly analysed.
Before you buy a Digidown Plus, have you read about our TADDs?
Fancy Automating Your Downloads?
If you're wanting to cut down on the boring manual tasks, then the TADD - short for Tachograph Automatic Download Device—offers a much more convenient approach. Having a TADD installed into your vehicle completely removes the need to manually download vehicle and driver details - it's all done for you.
To sweeten the deal, the TADD is only £120 per device, £59.99 cheaper than the Digidown Plus!
Hands-Off Operation
The TADD retrieves driver card and vehicle data whilst the ignition is on, so you don’t have to physically visit each vehicle. This remote functionality can significantly reduce administrative workload, especially for larger fleets.
Keep Up To Date
Regular downloads lower the risk of missing vital data and help ensure you’re always up-to-date for audits.
Less Human Error
By automating the entire download process, TADD cuts out many steps that could lead to mistakes—like forgetting to transfer data files from a handheld device or mixing up different drivers’ information.
Easy Access to Records
Once TADD collects the data, you can access it via TachoMagic - an online platform that can be accessed from any device with the internet. This gives managers real-time visibility of driver hours, rest periods, and vehicle activity.
Scalable for Larger Fleets
As you add more vehicles, TADD continues to handle each tachograph seamlessly. You won’t have to buy multiple handheld units or assign extra staff to keep pace with your fleet’s growth.
Includes GPS
All our TADDs have built in GPS tracking, meaning that on top of not having to manually download data, you can always see where your vehicles are.
Final Word - Digidown Plus
The Digidown Plus is an excellent go-to if you need a reliable, straightforward method of capturing tachograph data. Should you decide that automated, remote downloads suit your needs better, our TADD system is ready to simplify everything from data collection to compliance management.
Still have questions? Reach out, and we’ll be happy to help you choose the right solution for your business.
